We recap a 3–1 stretch, then turn the Nuggets into a Hallmark movie using bingo tropes, from Jokic’s “magical elder” aura to Cam Johnson’s small-town fit and Bruce Brown’s joyful return. Predictions land, humility holds, and we close with a reminder to find balance on Christmas.

• Rockets thriller as playoff preview
• Magic swings decided by a 30–6 run
• Cold night versus Rockets with foul trouble
• Jazz blowout with 24 made threes
• Hallmark Bingo mapped to Nuggets players
• Jokic as wise magic, Nurkic as old flame
• Bruce Brown’s return as the happy epilogue
• Cam Johnson thriving in structure
• Cute kids and the human side of winning
• Jamal Murray rewriting his narrative
• “Jokmas” as the season’s love story
• Predictions for Christmas and a title run
• Advice to balance hoops with family

Find some balance on Christmas. We all love basketball. It’s gonna be on all day, but you don’t need to sit there and watch it all day. Find a way to spend time with your family.

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We celebrate Jokmas and retrace how one bold choice turned Jokic into the franchise’s axis while breaking down a seven-game run that mixed an odd home slide with an elite road streak. We make fresh predictions, own past misses, and share a simple way to be a better fan.

• seven-game recap with Suns, Pacers, Hawks, Hornets, Kings
• NBA Cup miss after Spurs loss and what it means
• Jokmas origin and Malone’s decision to start Jokic
• the Clippers what-if and development context
• current form as 18–6 with road streak at eleven
• predictions for Rockets and a Jokic mega line
• correcting last episode’s calls and lessons learned
• bench maturity and fewer blown leads
• why the Hornets broadcast is pure basketball joy

Celebrate today. It is a Nuggets holiday.

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We recap a 13-4 start that swings from a statement win in Houston to puzzling losses against the Bulls and Kings, then pull real lessons from injuries, depth minutes, and Cam Johnson’s heating up. Predictions, corrections, and a reading rec keep us honest and curious.

• key wins over Timberwolves and Rockets
• costly injuries to Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun
• Peyton Watson’s leap in minutes and impact
• Spencer Jones and Zeke Nnaji evaluation window
• Cam Johnson’s shooting return and spacing effect
• NBA Cup path with a must-win vs Spurs
• honest review of missed predictions
• book recommendation: Why So Serious by Mike Singer

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We break down a 9–2 start, a seven-game sprint, and why Jokic’s form looks better than any past MVP run. We also dig into new additions that stabilize the bench, the Thunder’s rise, a wobbly East, and a grounded 5–1 forecast.

• seven-game recap with key swings
• Jokic’s historic efficiency and control
• depth upgrades and second-unit identity
• Murray and Gordon pacing for spring
• Thunder as looming West test
• East parity and inconsistency
• revised prediction and accountability
• tips to watch smarter and learn more

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We break down a 3–1 start with quick-hit game reviews, a full-throated salute to a locked-in Jamal Murray, and why Denver’s offense feels inevitable. The bench steadies, Cam Johnson’s shot will come, and we make a bold Halloween streak prediction before sharing fan resources we love.

• lightning reviews of Warriors, Suns, T-Wolves, Pelicans
• Jamal Murray’s early-season surge and impact
• why the offense flows and feels sustainable
• Aaron Gordon’s shooting threat and vertical game
• bench stability with Valanciunas and smarter staggers
• patience on Cam Johnson’s shooting and fit
• nine-game streak call and LA nightlife trap
• correcting a Chauncey Billups take amid reports
• three resources to level up your fandom

Please tell a friend. That is the best way for us to grow our audience, and we want to reach out to more basketball fans

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We set expectations for a loaded Denver season, explain why the offense could be historic, and map out which teams truly threaten a title run. Fresh rotations, a steadier bench, and a sharper defensive plan change the floor and raise the ceiling.

• lineup flexibility under Coach Adelman
• Big Val organizing the bench offense
• defensive tweaks with Jared Dudley
• shooters creating spacing and flow
• Christian Braun’s leap as a fifth starter
• Aaron Gordon’s confidence and health
• Jokic shifting to rebounds and assists
• Jamal Murray’s year-long star potential
• West threats: Thunder, Rockets, Wolves, Clippers
• East context and the Magic’s rise
• win total, seed, MVP, and playoff path predictions

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We recap a high-impact offseason, a refreshed coaching staff, and a reshaped roster, then shift to training camp vibes where Jokić is loose and Jamal Murray arrives locked in. The mood is light, the roles make sense, and the title window feels wide open.

• new general managers set cap strategy and relationship edge
• David Adelman named head coach with Jared Dudley and JJ Barea assisting
• MPJ traded for Cam Johnson to rebalance shooting and defense
• additions of Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr and Jonas Valančiūnas for depth
• Rico Hines runs build chemistry and early trust
• training camp energy high with veterans and newcomers aligned
• Jokić’s humor signals comfort and leadership tone
• Jamal Murray arrives in shape, targets fast start and All-Star
• depth aims to prevent slow starts and late-season fatigue
• outlook centers on real championship contention

We’ll be posting episodes every other week—games start soon, we’ll highlight the best ones, and we’re going to have fun covering a season that looks special

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After an unexpected summer break, Fandom from Afar returns with renewed energy and a streamlined focus on Denver Nuggets coverage. What started feeling like a chore has been transformed back into a passion project with some exciting changes for the podcast's future.

• Focusing exclusively on solo Nuggets episodes rather than guest interviews
• Redesigned podcast logo to mark this fresh start
• Appearance on "Serbian Corner" podcast helped rekindle enthusiasm for Nuggets talk
• Replay of the first episode showcasing the host's lifelong Nuggets fandom journey
• From Michael Adams to Dikembe Mutombo to working as a Nuggets ball boy
• Carmelo Anthony era through the rise of Nikola Jokić and championship basketball
• Excitement for the upcoming season with training camp starting in San Diego
• Appreciation for modern resources that make being a long-distance fan easier

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